Tara Branche
Bio
I love expressing myself creatively through words.
Stories (15/0)
A Servant at Heart
Most would consider the restaurant, cleaning, and hospitality industries to be menial work. Low wages, long hours, and often unappreciative customers make these industries overlooked and underestimated. When I was younger, I had a list of jobs that I told myself I would never work. Never say never. There came a time in my life when I had no choice but to work in fast food. I was shocked at the number of tasks and preparation it took to keep the restaurant running smoothly. Taking orders, washing dishes, keeping the food line stocked, preparing food and orders, cleaning, etc. Yes, restaurant workers deserve $15.00 an hour, at least. After working my first fast food job, I gained a new respect for those who work there. It taught me the value of teamwork and kindness. Working in a restaurant changed how I behaved as a customer. Flashbacks of rudeness, complaints, and impatience pricked my heart with shame. Now I’m more patient and grateful when I go to a restaurant because I understand what they do.
By Tara Branche3 years ago in Journal
Give Love Time
Deanna was preoccupied. She wasn’t paying attention to the sound from the T.V. Glancing at her watch, she reached for her cell phone, then put it down. He’s late. Deanna got up from the sofa and went to the window. The evening sky rewarded her with hues of orange, blue, and violet as the Sun began to set. Tears began to slide down her cheeks as she struggled with her feelings of uncertainty and insecurity. It had been along time since she saw Gillespie. His flight should have landed by now. Would he even show this time?
By Tara Branche3 years ago in Humans